Cardinal In Storm
by Drake

Comment by baca:
Very nice shot. A bit more sharpening and contrast would make this picture perfect.

Cardinal In Storm
by Drake

Comment by jeger:
Must have been a long shutter speed.

Cardinal In Storm
by Drake

Comment by whitewolf:
Nice photo!

Cardinal In Storm
by Drake

Comment by ShutterHack:
nice shot

Cardinal In Storm
by Drake

Comment by millsa:
Lovely shot, the bird has great detail and really pops

Cardinal In Storm
by Drake

Comment by love:
sweet soft little birdie.. and I don't even like birds that much. Lighting is great too! 7

Cardinal In Storm
by Drake

Comment by gaurawa:
Isn't this the blue ribbon for national geographic challenge ?
A great shot!

Cardinal In Storm
by Drake

Comment by Ja-9:
hmmm this looks very familiar...excellent shot, bracing..

Cardinal In Storm
by Drake

Comment by jomari:
Gorgeous bird. Gorgeous picture.

129 Years vs. Gravity
by Drake

Comment by Covert_Oddity:
I'm not sure about the subject, I'm sure it meets challenge but I don't know if it's the best choice. I can see some interesting looking detail in the background which might have made a better shot.

Also, I'm guessing you're using on camera flash here which has caused a slightly unnatural colour in the foreground area and separated it from the background.

I also don't think you have made the best use of the location. I'm guessing this is some sort of old ruin, which are always really interesting pieces of architecture, but your choice of focus probably hasn't emphasised that.